Happening now, breaking news suspect in court, sue the man who allegedly opened fire

at the White House Correspondents' dinner is expected to face federal charges.

And security concerns, there are now serious questions about the screening protocol at the

event.

How did the suspect get that close to the president? Plus, inside the room, President Trump is now describing what went through his mind when the shots rang out.

Why he says he, quote, wasn't making it that easy for the U.S. Secret Service.

And new Iran proposal, what Tehran is now offering the U.S. with talks to end the war locked

in the stalemate.

Welcome to our viewers here in the United States and around the world.

I'm Wolf Blitzer with Pamela Brown, and you're in the Situation Room.

This is CNN Breaking News.

We begin with breaking news soon.

The man accused of opening fire at the White House correspondent's dinner Saturday night

is set to appear in federal court.

This morning, investigators are pouring over the writings of 31-year-old Cole Thomas Allen.

The White House says he clearly stated he was targeting administration officials.

The U.S. Justice Department says this video shows the suspect charge passed a security checkpoint,

one floor away from the dinner where President Trump and members of the cabinet and thousands of others were seated.

The cabinet, the suspect, exchanged gunfire with U.S. Secret Service agents and was then tackled and arrested.

President Trump praised the quick response by the U.S. Secret Service and other law enforcement.

He was fast.

When you look at it on tape, it's almost like a blur.

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